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The image features a detailed illustration of a gathering of individuals. They are dressed in ornate clothing, standing in a group setting like a grand hall. The figures are adorned with elaborate hairstyles and headwear, with some wearing crowns and carrying scepters. The scene is indoors with a tiled floor, large window in the background, and a richly decorated canopy at the center. An ornate doorway is partially visible in the background.

Print1943.3.2131

A Legation before a King, near Him Two Women Standing

Leonhard Beck

1514/1516 · woodcut

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The image shows a lion lying on the ground, facing outward with a detailed mane. Beside the lion, a cheetah stands alert. Another lion is in motion on the right. The background shows a river, rocky formations, arching rocks, trees, and a distant cityscape with buildings and a bridge. The artwork features intricate cross-hatching and line work, creating a rich texture. The color palette is mainly sepia and charcoal tones.

Print1972.28.82

A Leopard and Two Lions

Adriaen Collaert

c. 1597 · engraving on laid paper

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The image features flowing lines and sharp angles, with a seated figure and rounded shapes placed along a horizontal plane. The composition includes intricate cross-hatching and sweeping curves, suggesting a landscape intertwined with man-made structures. The figure appears to be a woman in a draped gown leaning forward gracefully. Next to her are small, rounded forms with circular eyes resembling owls. These elements are joined by abstract foliage and linear details creating a dreamlike scene.

Print2008.115.1237

A Lesson in Wisdom

Frederick Stuart Church

1883 · etching

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The image displays a sketch on a piece of stationery depicting the upper part of a person's body. The person's head and shoulders are depicted, facing slightly to the right. Their facial features are delicately drawn with a gentle expression. The hair is loosely styled and voluminous. The person is wearing a jacket and shirt. The background is plain, with text and a letterhead stating "IRIS COURT PANGBOURNE BERKSHIRE" on the top left and "TELEPHONE, 94 PANGBOURNE." on the top right. Below the letterhead, there is a handwritten note in cursive with an emblem or monogram "KJ" in a small red box. The text continues onto the page, ending with the signature "Mortimer Menpes." The page has a yellowed tone.

Drawing2009.70.166

A Letter From Iris Court with a Portrait of John L. Toole

Mortimer Menpes

Date not recorded · graphite with watercolor on wove paper [Iris Court letterhead]

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Drawing2009.70.165

A Letter from Iris Court with Sketches of Henry Irving

Mortimer Menpes

Date not recorded · graphite on wove paper [Iris Court letterhead]

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A young woman with flushed, peachy skin stands on a rocky shoreline with a fishing net slung over one shoulder in this horizontal painting. Her body faces us, and she looks off and down to our right. Her left hand, to our right, is planted on her hip, and she clutches the gray net with her other hand. Her head tips toward us as her chin tucks back toward her shoulder. She has a round jaw, a straight nose, and her pink lips are set in a line. Her brown hair is pulled back and up, and bangs sweep across her forehead. Her ash-brown shirt has white bands echoing the neckline, across the waist, and around the hems of the elbow-length sleeves. Her skirt is painted with strokes of mauve pink and silvery gray. A stiff breeze sweeps the skirt to our left and reveals a glimpse of red stockings over sturdy gray shoes. The dark shoreline angles from the lower left corner to halfway up the right edge of the composition. White water breaks over boulders in the surf beyond. Light reflects brightly along the horizon, which comes just over halfway up the painting. A white bird flies in the pewter-gray sky. The artist signed and dated the painting in red in the lower right corner, “Homer 1897.”

Painting2014.79.48

A Light on the Sea

Winslow Homer

1897 · oil on canvas

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Sculpture1957.14.246

A Lion

Vittore Gambello

Date not recorded · bronze//Medium brown patina

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The sculpture features seven mounted riders holding spears or lances. The riders wear flowing garments and appear to be in motion. Below them are dogs and a lioness. The sculpture is made of golden-bronze material with intricate details. The circular composition has a small hole at the top. The engraved text reads "VALERIVS VICENTINVS F." The relief form captures a scene of riders and animals engaged in action.

Sculpture1957.14.509

A Lion Hunt

Valerio Belli

Date not recorded · bronze//Light brown patina

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This painting depicts a hunt with animals and riders. The scene shows a confrontation between humans on horseback and various wild animals like lions and a leopard. A lion is depicted in the center apparently pouncing on a figure beneath. The horses react to the chaos, and the painting includes details of armor and clothing textures. The image is dynamic and intense, conveying the tension and action of the scene in a style reminiscent of Peter Paul Rubens.

Print1997.83.3

A Lion Hunt

Jonas Suyderhoff after Sir Peter Paul Rubens

Date not recorded · engraving on laid paper

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The sculpture is a roundel featuring a dynamic relief scene depicting multiple figures in what seems like a battle or a hunt. The central figures consist of a bare-chested human and another on horseback, both engaged in combat. A lion is prominently displayed amidst the chaos, interacting with the figures. All are positioned tightly within the circular boundary of the sculpture. The sculpture is cast in a golden-hued metal, likely bronze. The figures are intricately detailed, conveying a sense of movement and tension. The size and detail suggest that the sculpture is a delicate work meant to be viewed up close.

Sculpture1957.14.341

A Lion-Hunt

Moderno

late 15th - early 16th century · bronze//Light brown patina

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This free-standing, white marble bust shows the head, shoulders, and upper chest of a young boy. In this photograph, the sculpture is angled to our right. The boy has full cheeks, a slightly upturned nose, and short, wavy hair. He stares straight ahead, his faint eyebrows slighty lifted. His loose garment drapes from his right shoulder, on our left, down and across his chest to just below his left shoulder.

Sculpture1937.1.113

A Little Boy

Desiderio da Settignano

1455/1460 · marble

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The image displays a narrow path or alley enclosed by a rustic building on the left and bare trees on the right. The horizon is obscured by the building and trees, giving no distinctive features in the distance. The drawing is characterized by fine lines and sketchy brushstrokes, creating an impressionistic appearance. The color scheme is primarily sepia, evoking a nostalgic ambiance. Dark shadows and detailed markings hint at foliage near the path, while sparse branches and twigs adorn the sky, enhancing the rustic atmosphere.

Print1943.3.7542

A Little Brook in Winter, Wiltshire

Théodore Roussel

1910 - 1911 · drypoint on laid paper

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The painting shows a Plains encampment from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon line is high in the image, with a sky featuring soft clouds in light blue, pink, and white. In the center are teepees decorated with geometric patterns in beige, brown, and red. Figures, mostly indigenous people, are depicted around the camp. In the distance, a line of figures on horses moves diagonally to the right. The brushstrokes are detailed, emphasizing the teepees' patterns and the landscape's texture. The color palette is soft, with greens and light browns dominating.

Painting1965.16.4

A Little Sioux Village

George Catlin

1861/1869 · oil on card mounted on paperboard

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The image depicts two people in a dynamic pose. One person is wearing a white dress with a pink bodice and has curly hair with a large feather. The other person is in motion, wearing a blue coat and yellow stockings. Both have round faces with distinct facial features. The smaller person is leaning backward, reaching upward. A tricorn hat lies on the floor. The background is plain and light gray to highlight the figures.

Print1945.5.628

A Little Tighter

Thomas Rowlandson

1791 · hand-colored etching

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Drawing1989.37.1

A Loch in Scotland

George Fennel Robson

Date not recorded · watercolor over graphite on wove paper

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The image features a series of curved and angular lines that form an abstract shape. The shapes create a design reminiscent of a musical instrument, such as a saxophone or a horn, with tubes and valves. The composition is abstract, with various lines and dots providing texture that conveys rhythm and movement. The intertwining lines and curves appear to replicate the complexity and fluidity of an instrument. The use of dense black ink accents and lighter sketch lines highlight specific areas, resembling sound waves or musical notes.

Drawing1995.52.208

A Lock

Sir David Wilkie

Date not recorded · pen and black-brown ink with gray wash on wove paper

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The image displays a riverside scene with a mid to upper horizon line. Small houses and trees line the horizon. In the foreground, two figures rest near a wooden structure by the water. Large trees on the left and right add dynamism. The brushstrokes show texture, movement, and contrast. The color palette consists of rich browns and earthy tones. The scene creates a harmonious blend of natural elements in a pastoral landscape.

Print1975.46.18

A Lock on the Stour

David Lucas after John Constable

probably 1830 · mezzotint [progress proof]

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The painting shows a covered walkway with arches that recede into the distance. The horizon is not visible and the scene is framed by the perspective of the corridor. The artist uses loose brushstrokes to depict light and shadow along the walls and floor. The color palette is soft and muted, with cool grays, blues, and beige tones, contrasted by warm earthy hues of figures in the distance. Light filters through the arches, casting long shadows and creating a tranquil atmosphere.

Drawing2021.34.5

A Loggia

Emily Sargent

1901 · watercolor

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The image depicts a person standing with their arms crossed, slightly turned to the side. They have distinctive features, a focused expression, short hair partly covered by a white headscarf, and wear a dark cloak with fringed edges over a white garment. The person's feet are in black shoes. The background is plain and light, with the initials "I. C" seen at the bottom right corner.

Drawing2009.70.101

A London Character

Isaac Cruikshank

Date not recorded · pen and black ink with black wash and watercolor on thin card

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The image shows a rural landscape with a dirt road leading into the scene. The horizon is obscured by dense trees. A horse pulls a cart with a person nearby. The engraving style is detailed with fine lines. The color palette is sepia. Two haystacks are seen next to a wooden fence, with a partly cloudy sky adding depth.

Portfolio2008.115.2705.7

A Long Island Road

William Henry Shelton

1887 · etching

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The image shows a rural landscape with a stone windmill, a church spire in the distance, foliage, and a path. The drawing uses fine lines characteristic of an etching style. The color palette is minimal, relying on light and shadow for depth. Fields and buildings can be seen extending towards distant hills.

Print1968.10.17

A Long Island Windmill

Childe Hassam

1929 · etching in black on wove paper

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In this painting, there is a man seated on the ground, one leg bent and one left stretched in front of him, facing the left. He sits in front of what looks like a stack of cotton bales, with fluffy white material peeking out of brown fabric. The man has peach-colored skin and a short brown beard, and his hair is obscured by a tan hat with a black ribbon. He wears a long-sleeved light blue shirt and light blue trousers, with a patch of red on his chest - perhaps a handkerchief in a breast pocket. His arms rest on his legs, and he has on dark brown boots. He has a white-and-silver pipe in his mouth and a wooden mallet or hammer tucked into his belt. The wall behind the brown bales is a brownish-gray color, and the floor beneath the man is brown, and scattered with white tufts.

Painting2015.19.238

A Longshoreman

John George Brown

n.d. · oil on canvas

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Print1958.8.202

A Lord from the Period of Francis I (Un Seigneur de temps de François Ier)

Eugène Delacroix

1833 · etching

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The image shows a drawing featuring a partial view of two individuals. On the right, a person is visible from the shoulders up, positioned inside what appears to be a small window of a large, horizontally-oriented basket-like structure. This individual has distinct facial features, including wide eyes and a bulbous nose, and wears a pointy hat along with a textured, checkered garment. Next to this person, there appears to be an object resembling a plate or circular item. On the left side of the image, another person is partially visible, crouched down inside a similar window, but their specific features are less distinct due to the sketch's shading. The surrounding structure gives the appearance of being constructed from tightly packed, rounded bundles. Above, there is a background with lighter lines indicating structures and figures that resemble an elevated bridge with people walking on it. The rest of the background is filled with faint lines suggesting supporting structures or bridges.

Print2015.143.1154

A louer, logements de garçon entre le ...

Honoré Daumier

1854 · lithograph

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